FVXX21 KWBC 280656
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003APR28/0700Z VAAC: WASHINGTON
VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211 AREA: CARIBBEAN
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915 M)
ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/452
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.
MONTSERRAT VOLCANO OBSERVATORY.
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUED EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 28/0615Z
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL070 14 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1648W06315. ASH IS MOVING W 15-20 KNOTS.
FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS
REMARKS: SATELLITE IMAGERY AT 28/0615Z SHOWS A PLUME OF ASH NOW
MOVING WEST AND EXTENDING 60 NM FROM THE SUMMIT. THE MONTSERRAT
VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INDICATES THAT ASH IS HEADING WEST AT 15-20
KNOTS. A HOTSPOT CAN BE SEEN IN SHORTWAVE IMAGERY....KIBLER
NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003APR28/1300Z.
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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only"
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